Why prayer is good

Opinion: Why prayer is good

We are worried and concerned about our children and grandchildren, about terrorism, about our schools and safety, about values and morality. Maybe it is time to pray.

Prayer is important whatever your religion, even if you profess to have no religion. There are questions about the meaning of life, of death, of eternity. We Catholics are quite blessed, believing in eternal life.

Should there be prayer in schools? Who will teach our children to pray? Prayer comes forward from inside our hearts, it expresses our faith. How we pray is what we believe and is how we live. We thank God for all He has given us. We ask his forgiveness for our sins.

What about the commandment to "keep holy the Sabbath day"? Begin by being faithful to this commandment. Go to church. Take your children to church. Listen to God's word.

America's situation today certainly calls for a review of priorities. If you are concerned for the America of your children's future, do something positive about it. Make a commitment to your relationship with God. Reach out. Come back to the church. Bring your children and your open hearts. God is waiting patiently and He loves all of us.